Plutonium Scientist, Advanced
About The Position
The Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Plutonium Scientist to lead research & development activities related to the purification, processing, and characterization of actinide metals, and assist in the business growth of the division. In this role, the candidate may oversee activities focused on elucidating the impact of processing conditions and aging on material properties/performance, and/or design and testing of various prototype systems to optimize processing of plutonium metal in support of defense programs. In these activities the candidate will work collaboratively as part of a small high-performance team, demonstrate effective communication with others, and apply technical expertise in his/her field of specialization to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. A successful candidate will also be able to assist in project planning/execution, mentor junior scientists, and have a demonstrated history of securing funding, preparing technical documents, and interfacing with sponsors.
Requirements
- Experienced Plutonium Scientist
- Technical expertise in specialization
- Demonstrated history of securing funding
- Demonstrated history of preparing technical documents
- Demonstrated history of interfacing with sponsors
Nice To Haves
- Experience in purification, processing, and characterization of actinide metals
- Experience in elucidating the impact of processing conditions and aging on material properties/performance
- Experience in design and testing of various prototype systems to optimize processing of plutonium metal
- Experience in project planning/execution
- Experience mentoring junior scientists
Responsibilities
- Lead research & development activities related to the purification, processing, and characterization of actinide metals.
- Assist in the business growth of the division.
- Oversee activities focused on elucidating the impact of processing conditions and aging on material properties/performance.
- Design and testing of various prototype systems to optimize processing of plutonium metal in support of defense programs.
- Work collaboratively as part of a small high-performance team.
- Demonstrate effective communication with others.
- Apply technical expertise in his/her field of specialization to solve complex scientific and engineering problems.
- Assist in project planning/execution.
- Mentor junior scientists.
- Secure funding.
- Prepare technical documents.
- Interface with sponsors.
Benefits
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Competitive relocation package
- Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
